The constellation
J816 Tact in reproving the great
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- King brought to sense of duty by feigned conversation of birds. Philosopher pretends to know bird's language and to be translating what they tell him · J816.1 entry
- King called baker's son: he has given the poet only loaves of bread. King sees jest and rewards poet · J816.2 entry
- King brought to sense of duty by woman's words. Drunken king sentences unjustly. Woman asks to appear before the king before he has dined. Her case is retried · J816.3 entry
- Woman tactfully restrains amorous king · J816.4 entry